Residents worry recent tree cutting by the Portland jetport is just the beginning of problems related to development on property owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
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Forum: South Portland Comprehensive Plan Committee not acting in the interest of all residents
As a resident of South Portland’s coastline, I write on behalf of my neighbors and fellow community members – those whose homes and futures are directly impacted by the decisions being made in our city’s comprehensive plan meetings. This plan will shape our community for generations, yet recent discussions have exposed a stark imbalance – […]
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A Window on the Past: Charles R. Dean and the Cloverdale Dairy
We continue our exploration down Main Street this week. Just beyond the old Lund’s Dairy on that southeast side of the street was Charles R. Dean at 700 Main St. His property was in the vicinity of where you’d find the Best Western Merry Manor Inn and the now-vacant, former Merry Manor/Governor’s restaurant today. Charles […]
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Cape Elizabeth and South Portland Meetings: Feb. 14-21
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 2/18 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/20 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Community Center Thu. 2/20 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall South Portland Tue. 2/18 6:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 2/19 7:30 a.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee Planning/Dev. Wed. 2/19 4 p.m. Economic Development Planning/Dev. Wed. 2/19 5:30 […]
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South Portland poised to adopt gas-powered leaf blower ban
If given final approval, handheld gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited by April 2026 and gas-powered backpack leaf blowers will be phased out by 2028.
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust seeks public comment for renewing national accreditation
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is applying for renewal of its national accreditation. CELT first achieved accreditation in 2015 through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the national Land Trust Alliance. That accreditation was renewed in 2020. The accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet the highest national quality standards for […]
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South Portland writer, Scarborough artist collaborate on series of children’s books
Joe Welsch, owner of a child care in South Portland, and artist Anita Smith of Scarborough plan to create a series of children’s books.
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Letter: South Portland leaders are out of touch
It’s so nice living in a city where our leaders aren’t the least bit concerned about reducing spending, cutting taxes, or generating revenue, but instead, gas leaf blowers! Misha Pride told us how dangerous handheld blowers are, holding a gas engine in your hand and emissions blowing at you. Thanks for looking out for me […]
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Tula is playing for Maine in this year’s Puppy Bowl
The Siberian husky-Great Pyrenees mix will represent the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Sunday’s event to raise awareness about pet adoption.
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South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport
Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.